NEW for 2010 Season

   
  It was a great season, here is some of the new stuff we had!    
       
  ENTERTAINMENT    
 

Audition for Shakespeare
Open call stage time offers a chance for young teenage performers to display their talent in the works of Shakespeare before the author. This is a chance to work on a scene or monologue and perhaps win a ticket back to Faire for the performer (and parents). Those who return have a chance to win a spot in a performance before the Queen on the final day of Faire!

   
       
 

RENQUEST
RenQuest is a fully immersive gaming experience taking place at our faire this year. Patrons will be able to interact with the 2,000 plus actors, artisans and merchants adding color and life to faire, while conquering a myriad of riddles, hunts, puzzles and other challenges. They will amass points and rewards in their journey to solve the mystery of the mythic Dragon, Bloodtharken. Bring the whole family to embark on your own epic quest!

   
       
 
Master Clifford Notes (Cliff Notes)
The Renaissance Man who brings the classics to the masses. Come and see 4 hours of Hamlet smashed into 30 minutes and played by one man. BUT be careful you just might learn something while laughing uproariously!
   
       
 

Silent Antics

Storytelling comes to life as comedienne Darien DeVries captivates you with mime, music, juggling, and balance. Come play along with her silent antics!

   
       
 

Lan Sattha Dance Group
Lan Sattha Dance group features beautiful traditional Thai and Northern Thai dance with gorgeous costumes and ornaments inspired by Thai beliefs in ritual, religion and ceremony ... and dance as an offering.


Manly Men In Tights
Come relive the magic of one of the most popular stage shows ever to romp on a Renaissance Faire stage! After 10 years away, those Manly Men in Tights are back! And the audience is part of the show in this dashing, zany and extraordinarily silly display of what truly makes a Manly Man!


Gamelan Burat Wangi (FRAGRANT OFFERING)
This renowned Balinese music and dance ensemble presents exquisite performances of Balinese court music and dance, featuring ancient traditional instruments and choreography.


A Mid Summer’s Nightmare
A band of exuberant traveling actors, The Rude Mechanicals perform throughout the shire!


Mayura Natya
Translated from Sanskrit, their name means Peacock Dance. This dance group showcases a vibrant experience in Indian Classical and Folk dance from along the Silk Road. Join them for a mesmerizing interpretation of an ancient art form

 

Two Players of Verona
Two players, alike in dignity, or lack there of, invite the audience to direct them in the Shakespearean play of their choice. Portraying all the roles is no mean trick. Only a fool, or two, would attempt such a feat. Get involved and have some fun with this delirious duo.

  

A Taste of Performance Variety Show
No one can see every show at Faire in one day ... Here is your chance to sample what the Faire has to offer in form of entertainment. Every Saturday around 5pm three or four acts from around faire will be presented with either a section of their existing stage show or maybe something completely fresh and new!


New Musicians
Join musical pilgrim travelers (peregrinos), Owain Phyfe y Michael Wolgemut Gartner on “El Camino de Santiago” for the “Greatest Hits of the 16th Century!” - “Los Exitos Mas Grandes del Siglo Diez y Seis!”


Sal Laguna


Rowan and Wood

   
       
 

The Mayor’s show
Our beloved young Queen Elizabeth has heard Port Deptford is the “jewel in the crown” over counties and ports alike, and she has come to see what those in power have done with the Crown’s coin. But Oh! What they've done! They’ve spent it frivolously and upon themselves. Now watch the mayor and his council back peddle and wheel and deal as they try to avoid accountability. Come watch this fast paced hilarious ... yet somewhat familiar comedy!

   
       
 
The Queen’s Show
Come join the good folk of Port Deptford as we welcome and celebrate the arrival of our beautiful young monarch Queen Elizabeth. As wise as she is lovely, the banners will wave and cheers will ring out as noble and commoner alike gather to greet our beloved Gloriana with a rousing ... God Save the Queen! And ... it is time too for Lord Mayor Thadeus Foote and his council to show what they are made of. The fate of Port Deptford lies in the balance. If they fail what lies in store for our favorite port city? Laughter, romance and daring feats are to be expected as all vie for the good will of this glorious royal maiden!
   
 
     
 
 

The 2010 season has past

But 2011 dates are official!

Sat. & Sun., April 9 - May 22

Vendor Applications for 2011 are NOW ONLINE

Thank you support staff 2010 (click for list)

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No Waiting in Line!

 
 
 
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